Radio Spirits and the Smithsonian Institution proudly present 11 digitally restored mysteries inspired by the father of hard-boiled detective fiction. A true literary genius, Dashiell Hammett defined the no-nonsense detective hero that has dominated books, movies, television - and radio. A former Pinkerton Detective, Hammett used his own personal experiences on the job to create true-to-life characters like Nick and Nora Charles, Sam Spade and the Fat Man.Enjoy screen legends William Powell, Myrna Loy, Alan Ladd and Humphrey Bogart as they solve some of Hammett’s most baffling cases in the landmark film roles that made them stars. Then take an in-depth look at Dashiell's troubled life and lasting impact with the 32-page collectible booklet by radio historian Bill Nadel. A must have collection for any closet sleuth!THE LUX RADIO THEATRE After the Thin Man 06-17-40THE SCREEN GUILD PLAYERS The Maltese Falcon 09-20-43The Glass Key 07-22-46THE ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE, DETECTIVE Sam and the Psyche 08-02-46The Bumpass Hell Caper 01-16-49The Battles of Belvedere 05-01-49The Caper Over My Dead Body 11-17-50THE FAT MAN The 19th Pearl 01-21-46The Black Angel 07-08-46THE ADVENTURES OF THE THIN MAN The Case of the Suspicious Hangover 10-06-44SUSPENSE Two Sharp Knives 06-07-45